Air Forces comparison: Peru vs Ecuador
Peru's air force fields 255 active aircraft — 2.4x Ecuador's 105. The breakdown includes 42 vs 0 combat aircraft, 106 vs 46 helicopters, 44 vs 22 transport aircraft, 55 vs 28 trainers (Peru vs Ecuador). Peru has 19 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ecuador.
Peruvian Air Force 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea del Perú |
| Active aircraft | 255 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 19 |
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Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana |
| Active aircraft | 105 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
42 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
106 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
44 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Ecuadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
46 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Peru or Ecuador?
Peru has more military aircraft with 255 active aircraft compared to Ecuador's 105, a difference of 150 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Peru or Ecuador?
Peru has more combat aircraft with 42 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Peru or Ecuador?
Peru operates more military helicopters with 106 compared to Ecuador's 46.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Peru or Ecuador?
Peru has more transport aircraft with 44 compared to Ecuador's 22.
How do the Peru and Ecuador air forces compare in size?
Peru's air force is 2.0 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total active aircraft (44 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Peru or Ecuador?
Peru has 19 aircraft on order compared to Ecuador's 2.